Food and Drink

Bringing the natural and organic products industry the latest food and drink news from around the UK and Ireland.

Bonsan adds to vegan Kofu range

Vegan and organic brand Bonsan has added four new products to its Kofu (kombucha-cultured tofu) line of meat alternatives.

Calls for plant-based milk in EU schools

Findings from public consultations on the EU School Fruit, Vegetables and Milk Scheme have been presented at a conference in Brussels.

Brexit special announced for next Natural Products Meets

The next instalment of Natural Products Meets on 18 June is to centre around Brexit, the Natural & Organic Products Europe (NPE) team confirms. The...

UK’s health divide widens as food insecure families are buying less fruit...

Millions of UK citizens are now living in food insecurity, regularly skipping meals and going hungry because they could not afford to buy groceries,...

FUL Foods introduces ‘climate active’ functional health drinks

FUL Foods has launched FUL Revive, a line of natural and functional vegan and 'climate active' health drinks. The drinks are low in calories, have...

Alara claims cereal brand first with Scope 3 CO2e declaration

Alara Wholefoods has announced it has become the first cereal manufacturer in the world to declare the Scope 3 CO2e of its products.

Hibiscus: the latest superfood powder from Aduna

Lauded by the brand as 2021’s ‘vibrant new superfood’, Hibiscus Superfood Powder is the newest addition to Aduna’s stable.

Chill out with Soupologie

Superfood soup brand Soupologie has introduced a range of chilled ready-to-eat raw soups using plant-based ingredients.

Pip & Nut enters nut milk sector

Pip & Nut has expanded into nut milks with the launch of a new ambient almond drinks range.

Happy Coco! adds ice creams, smoothies

Dutch vegan and organic brand Happy Coco! is launching a line of Vegan Ice Creams and Probiotic Superfood Smoothies in April.

Soil Association seeks feedback

The Soil Association (SA) is offering a free copy of its 2020 Organic Market Report to those who complete a short online survey before 20 November.

Putting the ‘V’ into BBQ

Launched during National BBQ Week (which runs from 27 May-2 June) a vegan food company has instigated the circulation of a petition to have the word ‘barveque’ added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), in which the current definition of BBQ does not include any representation of the numerous plant-based alternatives.

‘Innovation will shape our world, like it or not’ – Helen...

Extracts from the Soil Association's Peter Melchett Memorial Lecture featuring Helen Browning OBE, SA chief executive, and farmer Andy Cato.

Primrose’s Kitchen goes organic, reveals eco packaging

As well as launching new environmentally friendly packaging, Primrose’s Kitchen has announced that all its products are now 100% organic.

‘Healthy wholefoods’ take centre stage at Natural Food Show

Returning to ExCeL on 16-17 April as part of NOPEX the Natural Food Show will centre around the importance of healthy wholefoods.

News in brief

Radnor Hills has partnered with The Pink Ribbon Foundation to support breast cancer charities and UK families living with cancer.

Tree of Life bears more fruit

New from organic and natural wholesale distributor Tree of Life comes a nine-strong range of gluten-free organic Superfood and High Protein Pasta in 250g packs.

Huel launches new granola

UK-based Huel has expanded its product range with the launch of new Huel Granola in two flavours: Original and Berry.

‘Bold’ ban to curb snacking culture

Snacking on public transport should be banned, according to the UK’s former Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Dame Sally Davies.

London vegan supermarket GreenBay celebrates fifth birthday

West London vegan supermarket GreenBay is marking five years of business, during which time it has seen over 50,000 customers.